Beginner Chinese
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature
- Master’s Degree in Business Management
- Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Studies
- IB Educator with 16 years of teaching experience
- Project Development Manager in financing for 7 years
- Certified College Counselor
- Multilinguist
- A lifelong learner with a passion for language learning, youth education, and social and emotional learning
Knowing language acquisition well:
I speak fluent English as a working and living language. I can also communicate in French (level B2) and Spanish. I have been learning English as a school subject since 5th grade, French in an immersive work environment, and Spanish through online videos and Apps. I learned English, French, and Spanish in different approaches. This gives me a perspective on what works and what does not when it comes to teaching and developing the most cost-effective approach to learning Mandarin.
With the development of AI and online translation tools, learning languages may seem less meaningful to some. However, the approach of learning foreign languages will shift, but the need to know a different language and culture remains. How you start to learn a language will often decide how far you will go. A strong foundation not only builds competence but also fosters confidence and deeper cultural understanding.
This beginner-level program applies an 8-step process, and aims to:
- Motivate you to learn Chinese, and even other languages in the future
- Build essential language skills in listening, speaking, and typing.
- Introduce practical vocabulary and expressions for everyday communication.
- Develop pronunciation accuracy and listening comprehension through meaningful input.
- Lay the groundwork for long-term language acquisition through engaging, interactive methods.
- Spark curiosity and appreciation for the culture behind the language.
Whether you’re learning for travel, study, career, or personal growth, this class provides a solid starting point to help you learn effectively—and enjoy the process.
3 months - Twice a week
Beijing Time, Every Monday and Thursday
Term 2: February – April
Term 3: May – July
What is included in the package?
1 initial evaluation, personalized study plan, and goal setting (30)
36 hours of live online interactive lessons in a group of 5-8 students
120 minus one-on-one conversational practice
HSK level 1 and HSK level 2 practice test and feedback
A list of fundamental words
A list of grammatical structures
Unlimited resources for learning Chinese